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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
5
A report from Tennessee officials details a national conference on farm marketing. It notes debate on the producer merchant spread, pricing influence, and the need for better cooperative marketing to secure fair production costs and reduce consumer overpayment. Delegates from many states attended, with mixed organization statuses and significant emphasis on improving agricultural product flow.
Fragmentary report claims no whisky was consumed or displayed by delegates or visitors in the auditorium lobby during the convention. The terse remark suggests a strict stance on alcohol in the event space.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for all fabrics from wool to cotton and blends. It promises simple use and guaranteed color that will not spot fade streak or run on any material. It urges buyers to dye or tint dresses shirts waists coats sweaters and draperies at home.
Manly county sportsmen who took the first opportunity of the year to shoot quail yesterday report good success. There is a good crop of birds and several were killed. Shortamen are pleased with the hunter’s success. water protections extend fifteen days longer than in the past. The policy aims to give young partridges a chance to develop and curb excessive slaughter.
In Maury County a new Kiwanis club is forming with about thirty business leaders expressing desire to organize. The group aims to stage a trip and is expected to launch the venture by year end. The club committee will meet to organize and coordinate activities for the project and regular meetings.
A local effort in Culleoka grows cantaloupe farming among boys with a $25 prize to the boy who grows the best quarter acre. Committee members push pledges for up to 200 acres next year, seeking to attract buyers to Culleoka and spur competition. Experienced growers offer guidance for land selection and crop supervision.
W. S. Fleming Jr was named Master for the coming year at Columbia Lodge No 31, Pree and Accepted Masons. Ralph Rheming Jr received the honor of being elected to Master of the Lodge for twelve months. Other officers elected included senior warden, junior warden, senior deacon, junior deacon, secretary, and treasurer with specifics noted. The installation is planned for Tuesday night, December 18, St John’s night, and a busy business session preceded it.
An old advertisement warns readers about the dangers of calomel a mercury medicine. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute and claims calomel can cause severe side effects and even death. The piece urges readers to switch to the liver tone for quicker relief with no salt needed.
In a crowded meeting the Dutton council announced three nominees to the school board amid remarks on local governance. Elections and future appointments were discussed as the board prepares to transition to the new Latta administration.
Maury County farmers push cattle through winter feeding in a bid to finish calves for spring markets. Henry Hoover and Thomas A. Hoison head a party traveling to Muscle Shoals.
Prout Saturdays Tally Heraldie reports J H L Woods of the Western Union Telegraph Company is promoted to manager of the John City office. Wonda Ty had been manager of the Calunhia office since May and will leave. Percy D. Martin will succeed as chief operator.
The Allen Farm is set for sale at auction with details and participants from local figures and heirs. The notice lists the auction date and the divided interests of heirs represented by Cohan Nia and others, detailing settlement and ownership steps.
Fragmented ad copy touts Diapepsin to end gas and stomach distress. It mentions diet, relief from digestion issues, and a reference to a promotional tone with other products and brand names, reflecting a vintage market notice.
A garbled news item details market and feeding notes for dairy cattle with mention of weights, prices, and profits. It references Ditlebay and other figures, noting percentages and barrels, but the text is largely unreadable with manyOCR errors. The core idea centers on cattle weights, marketing price points, and possible profitability.
In regular session last night the Woodmen officers for the ensuing year were elected. Newly chosen: Cond, Woo, Witherspoon. In whhiee, WH. Sullivan, banker. E. Dodienhowiseer. OW, Witherenogr. parort, Louie Barker, physician Dr. Jo. Vawellee, wetelman, Me Poult. wentry, BM. Slots. three trustees, Chas. G. Lime stones are weed for jon sharpen.
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